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The Alarmist

The Aftermath: The Johnstown, PA Flood

The Alarmist

The Alarmist

Comedy, History, Society & Culture

4.42K Ratings

🗓️ 2 June 2022

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dave Casker about the Johnstown, PA Flood of 1889. Not only is Dave a current resident of Johnstown, but he’s also a member and longtime tour guide at the Johnstown Flood Museum. With new details about the construction of the dam and the days and months that followed the actual flooding, there’s more to consider about the verdict. After, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to discuss. 


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And here we go, original.

0:30.1

Each week, we decide who's to blame for historical tragedy.

0:35.1

And each week, you tell us if we got it right.

0:39.1

My name is Rebecca Delgado-Smith,

0:41.1

and this is The Aftermath.

0:44.1

Hey everyone,

0:46.1

thanks for tuning into this episode of The Aftermath.

0:49.1

Today we're speaking with guest expert Dave Casker.

0:53.1

Dave is a member and longtime tour guide

0:56.1

at the Johnstown Flood Museum.

0:58.1

Let's hear what he has to say about the tragic flood of Johnstown.

1:03.1

Hi Dave, thank you so much for joining us today.

1:06.1

Hi Rebecca, I'm glad to be here.

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